Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist jobs in Beaumont, TX

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title: Community Supervision Officer - Jefferson County Drug Intervention (JCDI) Program Specialist

Department: Community Supervision & Corrections (Beaumont)

Reports To: Unit Supervisor

Salary: $22.2764/hour

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Summary: Provides specialized intensive case management to high risk criminal offenders, who have been identified as needing
specialized substance abuse and addiction intervention services and who are placed on community supervision or pre-trial or prosecutorial
diversion supervision and participate in the Jefferson County Drug Intervention Program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions: Provides orientation of the Jefferson County Drug Intervention (JCDI) Program to offenders. Interviews offenders
to assess risks and needs, aids in the deterrence of criminal behavior and rehabilitation and recovery maintenance of offenders. Develops
Case Plans and assists with treatment plan interventions for each offender in accordance with assessed risks and needs in collaboration
with other treatment providers and drug court professionals; works directly with therapeutic treatment centers and other community resource
agencies; assists with securing employment; supervises and monitors offenders to ensure compliance with rules of probation; conducts
scheduled office contacts; makes telephone and field contacts as required by departmental contact standards and JCDI Program grant
conditions; maintains current files on all offenders; documents all contacts and supervision efforts relevant to probationers criminogenic
needs and program participation and progress; records information in chronos; obtains urine samples for drug/alcohol screenings; provides
counseling for clients and relatives as needed; assists with group counseling sessions; compiles data and statistics for JCDI and
departmental program reports; prepares written progress reports for drug court magistrate on a bi-weekly basis and/or as needed, updates
case records and other documents; attends drug court sessions bi-weekly and/or as needed, informs the sentencing Courts and District
Attorney's Office of case status and progress; testifies in court when required; obtains offense/arrest reports from law enforcement
agencies; prepares violation reports; schedules and participates in Administrative Hearings; prepares paperwork for case closures or
transfers; attends and participates in case staffings and unit staff meetings; attends training sessions, educational seminars and workshops;
fulfills continuing education requirements.

Other Job Functions: Performs other job related duties as directed.

NOTE: The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is not intended
to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor is all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so
classified.

EQUIPMENT USED

Vehicle, personal computer/mainframe computer terminal, copy machine, other general office equipment as needed. Portable and onsite
drug and alcohol screening devices.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in behavioral sciences, sociology, criminal justice or related field approved by the CJAD; if
Bachelor's Degree is not in one of those fields, must have one year of graduate study in an approved field or one year of full-time casework,
counseling, community or group work approved by the CJAD.

Specialized Requirements: Preferred Provisional Certification or Certification by CJAD of TDCJ; successful candidate must become
certified as an Adult Community Supervision Officer within one year of date of employment; valid Texas Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills; typing skills; excellent interpersonal skills in order to
collaborate on effective interventions to deal effectively with offenders and their support system, law enforcement agencies, District
Attorney's Office, defense attorneys, court personnel, treatment providers and other resource agencies, and the general public; effective
counseling skills; leadership ability; problem solving skills; and additional desired skills include but are not limited to knowledge, experience
and education or training in the concept of therapeutic community; cognitive interventions for intensive substance abuse treatment and
recovery maintenance.

Knowledge of chemical dependency and addiction; knowledge of substance abuse recovery dynamics and 12 Step Recovery philosophy;
ability to contribute innovative ideals to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of drug intervention court processes; ability to plan, coordinate and
participate in activities outside of scheduled employment duties; ability to analyze and problem solve; work effectively with within both
individual and various group settings; have a commitment to continuing education through self-directed study, workshops, in-service
training, and other approved studies; computer experience is necessary and is an essential function of this position (including but not limited
to knowledge and use proficiency with Word Documents, Excel, PowerPoint Presentations, AccuCare electronic health record and billing
system and Correction Software Solutions).

WORK SITUATIONS/DEMANDS/EFFORT

Work requires regular and predictable attendance; available for work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and for extra
hours as needed; occasional irregular hours; some nights and weekends. Work requires organizing; prioritizing; accuracy and attention to
detail; working alone and as part of a group; flexibility in order to perform and coordinate a variety of duties; performing routine, repetitive
duties; dealing with frequent deadlines; working in a stressful environment; dealing with criminal offenders; dealing with hazards of
performing field work in high-crime areas; obtaining urine samples; driving a vehicle; occasional out-of-town travel to attend educational
seminars, training sessions, and on site contact with offenders anticipating release from a Therapeutic Treatment Center.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in a climate controlled private office environment. While performing field work, employee may be subject to
adverse weather and environmental conditions, physical and safety hazards while working in high crime areas, driving in traffic.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Office duties are primarily sedentary but require some light work including frequent walking. Field visits require driving a vehicle and
walking, often in high crime areas, and potential exposure to criminal activities; appropriate precautions must be observed.

Apply at: Human Resources Department
Jefferson County Courthouse, 1225 Pearl St. Suite 201, Beaumont, TX 77701

Phone: (409) 839-2391
Fax: (409) 839-2399

E-mail APPLICATION/RESUME to: hrdept@jeffcotx.us
Application may be found @ https://co.jefferson.tx.us/Careers

Please use Microsoft Word or PDF when submitting applications.

Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, veteran status (disabled), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or political affiliation in
employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance, contact a Human Resources
representative at (409) 839-2391, or for the hearing impaired, through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to 1225 Pearl
St., Suite 201 Beaumont, Texas 77701.